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A Tuscaloosa Police officer directs traffic at the intersection of University Blvd. and Hackberry Lane in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. As the snow continued to fall, the Tuscaloosa Police Department set up road blocks and directed traffic throughout the University of Alabama's campus. Tuscaloosa News | Kirsten Fiscus

Tuscaloosa News

By Jason MortonStaff Writer

Published: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 9:05 a.m.

Mayor Walt Maddox has lifted the emergency order declaring all city streets and roads impassable.

That doesn't, however, mean all streets are safe for normal travel -- numerous road closures remain -- though Maddox says information from the Tuscaloosa Police Department and Tuscaloosa Department of Transportation indicate that many are "passable with extreme caution."

City officials say an updated road closure list will be available soon as TDOT crews work through the day and coordinate with the Police Department regarding areas of need.

Also, Tuscaloosa 311 is not yet open, but non-emergency calls regarding weather can be made to the Police Department at 205-349-2121.

Temporary Emergency Services will open today from 12-2 p.m.to give out blankets to those in need.

Meanwhile, Alabama State Troopers are urging all motorists to stay off the roads as much as possible.

First responders are having difficulty reaching treacherous areas and wrecked or abandoned vehicles could hinder sand trucks and other Department of Transportation services from being able to adequately clear roads, said State Trooper spokesman Sgt. Steve Jarrett.

“We need people to stay off the roadway. Period,” he said.

Officials are working to clear abandoned vehicles and assist stranded motorists across much of the state, including West Alabama, and additional drivers can make that task more difficult, Jarrett said.

“We're just inundated,” he said. “We are still urging motorists to stay off the roadways unless there is an emergency.”

Tuscaloosa’s list of closed roads is now at eight, according to city officials.

The only remaining closed streets are:

- Tuscaloosa By-Pass (Joe Mallisham Parkway)

- Jug Factory Road off McFarland Boulevard

- Woodland Hills Road at Pelham Heights Road

- Queen City Avenue from Jack Warner Parkway to the top of hill

- Woodland Forrest Drive south of the fire station

- 25th Avenue East from Lake Tamaha to its 100 block

- Longview Road south of the Dogwood Lane intersection

- Kicker Road between 25th Ave East & Third Street Northeast

Tuscaloosa 311 will open at noon to provide assistance for motorists and residents, and Mayor Walt Maddox will meet with other officials at 3 p.m. to decide the statusThursday's city operations

<p>Mayor Walt Maddox has lifted the emergency order declaring all city streets and roads impassable.</p><p>That doesn't, however, mean all streets are safe for normal travel -- numerous road closures remain -- though Maddox says information from the Tuscaloosa Police Department and Tuscaloosa Department of Transportation indicate that many are "passable with extreme caution."</p><p>City officials say an updated road closure list will be available soon as TDOT crews work through the day and coordinate with the Police Department regarding areas of need.</p><p>Also, Tuscaloosa 311 is not yet open, but non-emergency calls regarding weather can be made to the Police Department at 205-349-2121.</p><p>Temporary Emergency Services will open today from 12-2 p.m.to give out blankets to those in need.</p><p>Meanwhile, Alabama State Troopers are urging all motorists to stay off the roads as much as possible.</p><p>First responders are having difficulty reaching treacherous areas and wrecked or abandoned vehicles could hinder sand trucks and other Department of Transportation services from being able to adequately clear roads, said State Trooper spokesman Sgt. Steve Jarrett.</p><p>“We need people to stay off the roadway. Period,” he said.</p><p>Officials are working to clear abandoned vehicles and assist stranded motorists across much of the state, including West Alabama, and additional drivers can make that task more difficult, Jarrett said.</p><p>“We're just inundated,” he said. “We are still urging motorists to stay off the roadways unless there is an emergency.”</p><p>Tuscaloosa's list of closed roads is now at eight, according to city officials.</p><p><b>The only remaining closed streets are:</b></p><p>- Tuscaloosa By-Pass (Joe Mallisham Parkway)</p><p>- Jug Factory Road off McFarland Boulevard</p><p>- Woodland Hills Road at Pelham Heights Road</p><p>- Queen City Avenue from Jack Warner Parkway to the top of hill</p><p>- Woodland Forrest Drive south of the fire station</p><p>- 25th Avenue East from Lake Tamaha to its 100 block</p><p>- Longview Road south of the Dogwood Lane intersection</p><p>- Kicker Road between 25th Ave East & Third Street Northeast</p><p>Tuscaloosa 311 will open at noon to provide assistance for motorists and residents, and Mayor Walt Maddox will meet with other officials at 3 p.m. to decide the statusThursday's city operations</p>